Nokia launches the colourful, inexpensive Lumia 620 in Thailand

Nokia launched the Lumia 620 yesterday in Thailand. The inexpensive Windows Phone is making its way across emerging markets where the cheaper smartphone generally performs well. The handset will be available for 8250 Baht ($275). Unveiled last year, the Lumia 620 runs Windows Phone 8 and sports a dual-core chip.

The pricing is an effective price point for those who are seeking a smartphone that will deliver performance for a low cost. To remind us of the specifications:

1 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor

3.8 inch LCD display (800 x 480) with ClearBlack technology

8GB internal memory expandable with microSD

512 MB of RAM

5 megapixel camera

1300 mAh Battery

We'll expect this Windows Phone to perform well in the markets its targeting.

Lets face the fact that we are not as big as US or China when it comes to smartphone market share. But we are still lucky to get these devices earlier than any other countries in the world. Lets just be happy that it is coming not later than March.

Lumia 920/820 launch in the Philippines supposedly this month but was pushed back due to stock availability. Nokia PH wants to ensure that we will have enough stocks before it launches here. As you know 920/820 popularity has lead to stocks shortage. But Nokia PH is certain that we will have it not later than March.

Since there isn't any stock in 1st release countries and the new 2nd release countries also have major problems getting stock, i wouldn't expect them any time soon. The official releasedate was 14/1 here in The Netherlands, but there wasn't near enough stock. Most of them have delayed by 4 or 8 (sometimes 10) weeks. So even if it should've ben available, its really not.

There are signs... I have already saw the price in Kimstore. It's just 29, 000. All colors are available. I have already seen the retailers on Sulit.com.ph, they sell Nokia Lumia 920 for just 27, 000+.. Too cheap, right?

Only black and white so far in Malaysia, and the white one is horrible in terms of looks. My friend got one on launch day for USD $265, and even received a Nokia glass mug and a USD $33 voucher for purchasing accessories (which are not yet stocked in). At least that voucher can be used for buying back covers. It felt lke asha-grade plastic and too light, but given the specs this phone have, very good value for money.

When I went to CES last week I saw quite handful people now carrying nokia 920, htc 8x windows phone. That shows you windows phone is finally getting noticed. Yes still saw iphony and buggy androids but at least it's great see people with windows phone

How about launching it in countries were people can actually afford to buy it, were smartphones are a part of life etc... I pre-ordered mine and still not recieved it. Nokia need to stop announcing handsets months before they launch, they give the competition a chance to respond, and in this handsets case, they missed the entire Xmas market, where it would have sold well. Apple launch a handset, and its on sale soon afterwards, Nokia need to up their game IMHO.

I'm Thai and want to let you guys know that not every girls you see in media are male. Just only some places that have a lot of ladyboy and , exactly, these places are focus for tourists.
I can say that in real life, they are a lot, but not that too many to let you guys think it is a symbol of country.
Anyways, 620 can beat 8S for sure !